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First IR light for the XTi
So it’s nothing too amazing yet, but here is the first alright looking shot from my Canon XTi which was recently modified with the removal of the internal Infrared-block glass that covers the sensor....
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Closer…
These are cool: For years I’ve been wishing for a convergence device between smart phone and high-end point-n-shoot. The perfect camera inches one step closer with the release of two intriguing...
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So I actually made this a long time ago but am just now getting around to posting it. It’s a short video of 4 timelapses that I shot on my infrared-converted Canon XTi. One really important trick...
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First Impressions on the Samsung Gear VR
This thing is… compelling. Awe-inspiring. Thought-provoking. I feel lucky to have it. It’s a virtual reality headset that uses a Samsung Note 4 smartphone as the processor/screen. This is my first...
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A Relic of their Apogee: The Kenwood KA-8300
Probably the coolest piece of audio gear I have is this 1975 Kenwood integrated amplifer, the KA-8300. Kenwood’s not typically a brand associated with hi-fi now, but back in the day they built some...
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Residual Greatness: The Kenwood KM-209 Power Amp
So I spent a bunch of time on Craigslist not long ago helping a friend pick out components for his first “real” stereo and when I started doing this I knew that certainly I would come across something...
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A VHS Dubber’s Dream, and a Stereo Pre-Amp Sleeper: The Yamaha AVC-50
Having acquired the KM-209 Kenwood power amp, I knew I needed a pre-amp to power it. Since it would be in the living room hooked up to the cable box, I knew it also needed to have a remote control....
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Legit 70’s Firepower: The Marantz HD-770s
As posted about previously, I had encouraged my drummer to get the Marantz HD-440 speakers, since I have very much enjoyed owning a pair of their big brothers, the HD-770s. The “High Definition...
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Where the Magic Happens
There’s been a few awesome milestones lately in my world of recording. Let’s rattle em off: 1. I’ve got “www.YouTube.com/ElectricTrumpet”! My YouTube channel now has enough subscribers that I could...
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Everything Matters
A rousing bout of discussion among friends prompted me to search out a drawing I’d seen on the web sometime back concerning the “sad state of modern recording”. Basically it’s mocking the signal chain...
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